Year-round, first responders make an impact in their communities — both on and off the clock. The majority of those in the field want to make lasting, positive contributions to the community they’ve signed up to serve and protect. While … Continue reading →
DARREN DAVEY | Guest columnist Information Technology Manager, Vandalia, Ohio The idea of developing a collaborative, professional networking group for information technology managers and directors seems like a pretty straightforward concept, considering that such individuals work day after day to … Continue reading →
Social media is a widely used platform among residents all over the country. Increasingly, businesses and nonprofits are adding to the list of big names who have a social media presence, and municipalities are no exception. Fire departments and police … Continue reading →
Aero Industries donates to Folds Of Honor Indianapolis, Ind. — Aero Industries Inc., a global leader in the manufacturing of tarp systems and trailer accessories, is committed to supporting the men and women who have served in U.S. military forces. … Continue reading →
During the second weekend of December every year — this year Dec. 12–13 — 50,000 holiday revelers descend on Franklin, Tenn., to have themselves, quite literally, one “Dickens of a Christmas.” For 31 years, the city of nearly 69,000 residents … Continue reading →
By DAVE TOPCZYNSKI | Firefighter, Newport News, Va. Part 3 of 3 Making the rescue Every situation is going to be different. There is no set answer ahead of time for every situation a rapid intervention team may encounter. There … Continue reading →
Visit the small Lake Erie town of Port Clinton, Ohio, on New Year’s Eve and the last thing you’re likely to see for the year is the steady plummet of a walleye from the sky. Not just any walleye: It’s … Continue reading →
The time involved in putting together an open house for public works or public safety departments can be daunting, not to mention that there are costs associated with such acts of public awareness and goodwill. Is the effort worth it? … Continue reading →
Vernon Hills Public Works Department Open House took place this year from 4–7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept.15. Vernon Hills has a population near 26,000 residents. Holding the public works open house on a weekday evening worked well for the city, and … Continue reading →
For a city with a population of 73,002, Southfield has a lot going for it. According to its website, www.cityofsouthfield.com, it is Michigan’s undeniable business center, boasting “… more office space than the central business districts of Cleveland, Cincinnati, Detroit, … Continue reading →
An unstoppable juggernaut, technology is growing by leaps and bounds. Its onward march has forced law enforcement agencies nationwide to think long and hard about what technologies they adopt, in addition to how and when. Chief Bradley Wentlandt, with the … Continue reading →
